Nutricote. Timed Release Fertilizer. 18-6-8 180 Day. 2 Pounds. Orchids, Plants Nutricote total 18-6-8 type 180. Timed Released Fertilizer. (Last up to 180 days.) 2 pounds. (2 - 1 pound bags) PACKAGED, SOLD AND SHIPPED BY JIM'S ORCHID SUPPLIES. IF YOU ARE NOT BUYING FROM JIM'S YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING. BEWARE OF CHEEP IMITATIONS.. 2 - 3 Teaspoons sprinkled on top of potting medium for 6 inch pot. Great for orchids, bromeliads, house and yard plants. Use on container or in ground plants. 2 Pound contains approximately 140 teaspoons. Nutricote Total 18-6-18 with Minor Nutrients. Type 180. Timed release fertilizer. Dependable controlled feeding of nursery, greenhouse, foliage, landscape, bedding, potted plant including orchids. Can be used alone but regular use of a water soluble plant food such as Peters 20-20-20 is recommended.